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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Intermediate
Height 25–60 cm
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Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale'
Dragon Scale Alocasia · Alocasia Dragon Scale
(al-oh-KAY-see-ah bah-GIN-dah DRAG-on skayl)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Intermediate
Height 25–60 cm
Add to your collection
Origin & Habitat
Base species native to Borneo.
Description
Silver-green to green thick leaves with dark recessed veins and a raised dragon-scale texture.
Compact rosette/clump; tends to stay shelf-sized indoors.
Botanical Notes
Horticultural selection of Alocasia baginda grown for dark, raised, scale-like venation.
Care Guide
Give bright filtered light, warmth, airflow and an airy but moisture-retentive aroid mix. Keep lightly moist while actively growing, but avoid cold wet media.
Repotting
Repot when roots/corms fill the pot, ideally in warm active growth. Keep the corm/crown firm and not buried too deeply.
Feeding
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Reduce or pause feeding if the plant is resting or semi-dormant.
Common Problems
- Spider mites, thrips, leaf yellowing from overwatering, corm/root rot in cold wet mix, crispy edges from low humidity or missed watering.
Notes & Curiosities
- Absolutely named by people who knew exactly how to sell a plant to fantasy nerds.
⚠ Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth, throat and digestive tract.